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Radio schedule Sunday 3rd May 2009

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 3, Episode 6

Jack Dee talks about umbrellas, Fred MacAulay looks at the brain, Will Smith discusses alcohol and Jeremy Hardy chats about cheese.

Radio 7 2:30pm (repeat)
No Tomatoes. Copyright: BBC

No Tomatoes

Episode 3 - Train Times

Sketches include the MET Office Time Warning, the science-fiction actors and the pub blackboard signs.

Radio 7 2:45pm (repeat)
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Knocker

Episode 3 - Obselejectivitysence

Ian tries to test out a new electronic system for entering his data on a street where all of the houses are being demolished.

Radio 7 3pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Episode 3.16, The Gold Plate Robbery: Ned Seagoon goes overseas to pursue some stolen booty, but can Bloodnok be far behind? From February 1959.

Radio 7 3:30pm (repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Episode 13 - Hidden Treasure

Signs and portents for Pike and Hodges suggest there be hidden treasure at the pier.

Radio 7 4:30pm (repeat)
Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better. Image shows from L to R: Poet (Tim Key), Mark Watson. Copyright: BBC

Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better

Series 1, Episode 1 - Greed and Gluttony

Mark Watson sets out on his quest to free us from The Seven Deadly Sins with stand-up comedy. This first episode tackles both Greed and Gluttony (the "similar sins")

Radio 7 10pm (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 27, Episode 8

Eyebrow-Raising Budget: The major news story of the week is discussed by Steve Punt & Hugh Dennis, while Lloyd Langford performs an enhanced comedic procedure, Jon Holmes examines standards in schools, and Mitch Benn seeks closure on the biggest issue of the last two months.

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
Safety Catch. Simon McGrath (Darren Boyd). Copyright: BBC

Safety Catch

Series 1, Episode 2 - A Wanting Man

While being interviewed by a friend of his sister, Simon gets the distinct impression that she might be attracted to him, despite being introduced as a morally contemptible worm. Should he put his theory to the test?

Radio 7 11pm (repeat)
No Tomatoes. Copyright: BBC

No Tomatoes

Episode 4 - World Weary

Sketches include a documentary on the Arctic, an advert starring William Blake and the radio bloopers show.

Radio 7 11:15pm (repeat)
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Knocker

Episode 4 - Confidentialitydence

Ian tries some product placement around a block of flats, and finds himself embroiled with a love-starved woman.

Radio 7 11:30pm (repeat)
The Mitch Benn Music Show. Mitch Benn. Copyright: BBC

The Mitch Benn Music Show

Series 2, Episode 4 - Neil Hannon

Mitch Benn plays comic songs past and present and is joined in the studio by the Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon.

Radio 7 2:30am (repeat)
No Tomatoes. Copyright: BBC

No Tomatoes

Episode 3 - Train Times

Sketches include the MET Office Time Warning, the science-fiction actors and the pub blackboard signs.

Radio 7 2:45am (repeat)
Clipboard

Knocker

Episode 3 - Obselejectivitysence

Ian tries to test out a new electronic system for entering his data on a street where all of the houses are being demolished.

Radio 7 3am (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Episode 3.16, The Gold Plate Robbery: Ned Seagoon goes overseas to pursue some stolen booty, but can Bloodnok be far behind? From February 1959.

Radio 7 3:30am (repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Episode 13 - Hidden Treasure

Signs and portents for Pike and Hodges suggest there be hidden treasure at the pier.

Radio 7 4:30am (repeat)
Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better. Image shows from L to R: Poet (Tim Key), Mark Watson. Copyright: BBC

Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better

Series 1, Episode 1 - Greed and Gluttony

Mark Watson sets out on his quest to free us from The Seven Deadly Sins with stand-up comedy. This first episode tackles both Greed and Gluttony (the "similar sins")

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